Jar
late 18th century (made)
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Jar of porcelain, with inverted pear-shaped body, spreading base and short narrow neck. Painted in polychrome enamel colours with flowering plants growing on rocks, and with a formal border round the shoulder.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels |
| Brief description | Jar, porcelain painted in polychrome enamels, found in Sarawak, made in China, Qing dynasty, late 18th century |
| Physical description | Jar of porcelain, with inverted pear-shaped body, spreading base and short narrow neck. Painted in polychrome enamel colours with flowering plants growing on rocks, and with a formal border round the shoulder. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr. J. Hewitt (13 Victoria Street, Dronfield, Sheffield), accessioned in 1909. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Found in Sarawak. Bought £8 2s. [C.268 to 286-199] |
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| Accession number | C.277-1909 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2009 |
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